Brackenwood Junior School is a primary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brackenwood Junior School currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Norbury Avenue, Wirral, CH63 2HH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Conal Holmes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105013 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 242 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Brackenwood Junior School Norbury Avenue , Bebington CH63 2HH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenwood Junior School Norbury Avenue , Bebington CH63 2HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenwood Infant School Pulford Road , Bebington CH63 2HN | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Lane Infant School Town Lane , Bebington CH63 8LD | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Lane Infant School Town Lane , Bebington CH63 8LD | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls Heath Road , Bebington CH63 3AF | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bebington High Sports College Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | - not rated | 345 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Bebington Higher Bebington Road , Bebington CH63 2PS | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys Cross Lane , Bebington CH63 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Independent School 60 Mendip Road , CH42 8NU | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pershore House School 9 Prenton Lane , CH42 8LA | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Utopia The Vikes , 40 Thorsway CH42 1NW | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.